predicate

(noun)

The part of the sentence (or clause) that states something about the subject or the object of the sentence.

Related Terms

Examples of predicate in the following topics:

  • Components of a Sentence

    • The action is the predicate, and the person (or thing) doing it is the subject.
    • The predicate explains the action of the sentence.
    • There are more complex definitions of "predicate."
    • Sometimes "predicate" can simply mean "everything except the subject."
    • Compound predicate: He ran to the house and knocked on the door.

  • Adjectives

    • They are most frequently used as a modifier placed right after a noun or as a predicate to a verb.

  • Common Comma Mistakes

    • Do not use a comma to separate a subject from its predicate.

  • Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

    • A major sentence is a regular sentence with a subject and a predicate.